How much extra damage does Sweeping Edge do?

Sweeping Edge multiplies your sweep attack damage. Each level increases this multiplier. Exact numbers vary based on your sword type and opponent armor, but generally you deal 50%, 67%, and 75% extra sweep damage at levels I, II, and III respectively.

Does Sweeping Edge work on single mobs?

Technically yes, but it's most useful when fighting multiple mobs at once. Single target attacks won't trigger the sweep mechanic.

Can I combine Sweeping Edge with other sword enchantments?

Yes. You can have Sweeping Edge on the same sword as Sharpness, Knockback, Fire Aspect, Looting, and others. They work well together.

What's the difference between a regular attack and a sweep attack?

A sweep attack happens when you attack with a sword while moving or attack multiple mobs at the same time. Regular attacks are single target.

Which Minecraft versions have Sweeping Edge?

Sweeping Edge is available in Java Edition 1.11.1 and later. The enchantment ID is minecraft:sweeping.

Sweeping Edge Enchantment Guide - 1Minecraft

The Sweeping Edge enchantment is one of the most useful sword enchantments in Minecraft. It increases the damage of your sweep attacks, which you do when you attack multiple enemies at once. This guide covers everything you need to know about using it.

What is Sweeping Edge?

Sweeping Edge increases the damage you deal when you do a sweep attack with a sword. A sweep attack happens when you attack multiple mobs at the same time or attack while moving. The higher the enchantment level, the more extra damage you get.

The enchantment comes in three levels: Sweeping Edge I, II, and III.

How to Apply Sweeping Edge

You can add Sweeping Edge to any sword in three different ways:

Enchanting Table

Put your sword in an enchanting table and look for Sweeping Edge in the available enchantments. It costs lapis lazuli and experience levels to apply.

Anvil

Combine your sword with an enchanted book that has Sweeping Edge. Place them both in an anvil, and it will merge the enchantment onto your sword.

Commands

Use the /enchant command to instantly apply the enchantment:

Sweeping Edge I: /enchant @p sweeping 1
Sweeping Edge II: /enchant @p sweeping 2
Sweeping Edge III: /enchant @p sweeping 3

Enchantment Levels

Sweeping Edge has three levels total:

Level 1 (Sweeping Edge I) – Adds a small damage boost to sweep attacks
Level 2 (Sweeping Edge II) – Adds a moderate damage boost
Level 3 (Sweeping Edge III) – Adds the maximum damage boost

Each level increases the damage multiplier. The exact numbers depend on your base sword damage, but higher levels are always better.

Which Swords Can Use It?

You can apply Sweeping Edge to any type of sword in the game:

Wooden Sword
Stone Sword
Iron Sword
Golden Sword
Diamond Sword
Netherite Sword

You can also put it on enchanted books if you want to transfer it between swords.

Enchantment Details

Here’s the technical info for Sweeping Edge:

Enchantment Name	Sweeping Edge
Minecraft ID	minecraft:sweeping
Max Level	III
Applies To	Swords
Introduced	Minecraft 1.11.1
ID Number	22

Sweeping Edge Enchantment Guide – 1Minecraft